Terrorist groups have threatened to attack passenger ferries and other vessels, particularly those operating from Mindanao.

It is designed to attack vessels up to 5000 tonnes.

Ships were coming and going from the new lands, fishing, trading, attacking Spanish vessels.

Like their ancient counterparts, pirates captured ships and used them to attack other vessels.

The pirates eventually realized the Whydah was lost, and proceeded to attack vessels in the area.

Two ships and 45 navy personnel originally made up the force; they attacked Pakistani naval vessels.

"Let that serve them for attacking free English vessels."

The submarine then broke off the attack in accordance with her instructions not to attack neutral vessels.

Moreover, Iran and Iraq would have to think twice before attacking vessels under the protection of the international community, including the major powers.

Ward was supposed to have spared English ships while attacking "papist" vessels.